MabusIncarnate 5,344 Report post Posted October 31, 2011 I don't quite get what Rangers fans are going for here, only thing I can think of is just expressing their displeasure that he doesn't play on the team anymore. When Tort flat out said we have better players and sent him away i'd assume those bridges were burned with those comments and there is zero chance of him playing in a Rangers uniform again. Do they think that Tort is just gonna apologize, say he didn't mean it and bring him back? As for Avery back on the Wings, i'd pass. I'm not denying that he has some skill and can contribute but the headache doesn't outweigh the production imo. If we go that direction i'd rather have a player like Chris Neil. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted October 31, 2011 I don't quite get what Rangers fans are going for here, only thing I can think of is just expressing their displeasure that he doesn't play on the team anymore. When Tort flat out said we have better players and sent him away i'd assume those bridges were burned with those comments and there is zero chance of him playing in a Rangers uniform again. Do they think that Tort is just gonna apologize, say he didn't mean it and bring him back? As for Avery back on the Wings, i'd pass. I'm not denying that he has some skill and can contribute but the headache doesn't outweigh the production imo. If we go that direction i'd rather have a player like Chris Neil. I think Avery would be a pleasant surprise for us, assuming he keeps his mouth shut. As for Neil specifically, I think he'll will be in Ottawa his entire career. The fans love him, he seems to feel at home there. He's a good locker-room presence, but I know what you mean. Travis Moen is another guy I'd like here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Holliday 1,888 Report post Posted October 31, 2011 I think Avery would be a pleasant surprise for us, assuming he keeps his mouth shut. As for Neil specifically, I think he'll will be in Ottawa his entire career. The fans love him, he seems to feel at home there. He's a good locker-room presence, but I know what you mean. Travis Moen is another guy I'd like here. You think too highly of Avery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dimaline312000 51 Report post Posted October 31, 2011 My biggest question that I ponder alot is would he have turned out the way he is now if the Wings would have kept him? I mean I know he didn't really fit with what our team was about at the time but I just wonder how things would have turned out if things were different and he was still on the Wings Roster. My first guess is that yes he wouldn't be like this and that Detroit would keep him a lot more tamed than he has become. Just courious!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACallToArms 270 Report post Posted October 31, 2011 I liked him when he was here. He's a dick now, but when he was here he was more of a grinder/agitator than a goon. That's because the Wings organization wouldn't have stood for him being a dick. The management and culture of a team does a lot to shape a player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted October 31, 2011 After watching the Rangers' third period snooze they took v. Ottawa on Saturday afternoon, not only will they welcome Avery back but the planning for the ceremony for the retiring of his jersey has probably begun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted October 31, 2011 That's because the Wings organization wouldn't have stood for him being a dick. The management and culture of a team does a lot to shape a player. Agreed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChelisChick 174 Report post Posted October 31, 2011 He's on re-entry waivers. link Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted November 1, 2011 My biggest question that I ponder alot is would he have turned out the way he is now if the Wings would have kept him? I mean I know he didn't really fit with what our team was about at the time but I just wonder how things would have turned out if things were different and he was still on the Wings Roster. My first guess is that yes he wouldn't be like this and that Detroit would keep him a lot more tamed than he has become. Just courious!! Holland traded Avery because the latter did not have respect for the sport. The reason he is not on the team is precisely because of his awful attitude. 1 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Learn2LuvIt 245 Report post Posted November 1, 2011 Holland traded Avery because the latter did not have respect for the sport. The reason he is not on the team is precisely because of his awful attitude. Spot on. Also, if memory serves me correctly, I believe this decision went as high up as Mr. Ilitch as he soon after made comments in the paper about "certain" players not fitting in with the identity of the Red Wings. It's funny, on the first floor of Duggans Pub (Woodward and 12) there is an old picture taken there of Avery, Cheli, Federov, Dandenault, and McCarty (I think that is all of them in the picture?). Anyway, besides all of them looking hammered, Avery looks sooo freakin young. Curly haired and looks like he's about 15. I always think what could have been if he would have been a different type of guy...so much potential. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted November 11, 2011 Avery's first scrap since returning from the AHL: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McAwesome 754 Report post Posted November 11, 2011 Avery's first scrap since returning from the AHL: Saw this live, I thought for sure Konopka was gonna destroy him, surprised at how even the fight was. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted November 11, 2011 Saw this live, I thought for sure Konopka was gonna destroy him, surprised at how even the fight was. Yeah, but I still gave the nod to Konopka. League leader in penalty minutes, so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted November 12, 2011 Boo-Yaaa! esteef Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted November 12, 2011 Boo-Yaaa! esteef When he decides to play hockey, he's effective. The fans absolutely adore him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FifeHockeyNut 57 Report post Posted December 30, 2011 On waivers today per Bob MacKenzie's twitter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted December 30, 2011 On waivers today per Bob MacKenzie's twitter. If he wasn't such a ****** off the ice, some team would have taken a chance on him... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted December 30, 2011 On the ice, off the ice, it doesn't matter; I wouldn't even touch him with: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted December 31, 2011 TSN. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted January 14, 2012 http://m.nypost.com/p/sports/rangers/sather_keeps_avery_in_limbo_EuMXByRZKY46KGtMUElC9K Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted January 14, 2012 A wanted man? Who knew? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted January 14, 2012 TSN. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted January 14, 2012 TSN. Wow. The rumor is that it's because he spit on his coach. Even if it's not true, a healthy scratch in the AHL is not a good sign. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted March 7, 2012 TSN. A career in broadcasting awaits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sputman 1,268 Report post Posted March 7, 2012 TSN. A career in broadcasting awaits. or women's fashion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites